DESN2180

Visual Communication Design Studio 2

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

This course extends the study of visual communication principles and processes with a concentration on pragmatic, print and screen based studio projects. A particular focus will be the articulation and presentation of design concepts in a studio context.

The activity in the course will harness and extend the skills and knowledge established in the previous studio core courses in order to prepare the student for the professional folio production undertaken in the third year studio core.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of contemporary visual communication studio practice
2. Produce design solutions suitable for print and electronic publication
3. Communicate using terminology specific to contemporary visual communications studio practice
4. Recognise traditional and contemporary visual communication production processes.
5. Prepare and articulate a design concept presentation

Content

Topics will include:
- Print based design
- Screen based design
- Design studio practice
- Visual Communications media and technique
- Concept presentation techniques
- Basic design studio logistics

Replacing Course(s)

DESN2160 - Graphic Design

Transition

Students who have successfully completed DESN2160 - Graphic Design will not be required to complete DESN2180 - Visual Communication Design Studio 2. Credit cannot be obtained for both DESN2160 and DESN2180.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

DESN1100 - Visual Communication Principles 1, DESN1150 - Visual Communication Principles 2, DESN1300 - Visual Communication Technology, DESN1470 - Design Process and DESN1200 - Visual Communication Drawing 1 and DESN2170 Visual Communication Design Studio 1.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Student Projects
Studio
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Journal
Presentations - Individual
Projects
Quiz - Class

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	Compulsory Program Component: This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design program.

Timetables